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As Rob Manfred continues to look for ways to spice up Major League Baseball, he apparently believes a new idea could have broad appeal. MLB's commissioner told Puck's John Ourand that the idea of a "Golden At-Bat" has some fans throughout the league.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hinted that club owners are open to the idea of a rule that could significantly change how the game is played.

Josh already posted about this topic in BCB After Dark earlier this morning, but this idea was making the rounds Monday, so I thought I’d have at it myself. Some of Commissioner Rob Manfred’s rule changes for Major League Baseball have been really good ideas.

Major League Baseball has undergone significant changes in recent years. While many traditionalists were initially hesitant, innovations like the pitch clock and the three-batter minimum rule have undeniably improved the game’s pace and overall appeal.

Bat” rule would allow: one chance for teams to send their best hitters to the plate in the biggest moment of a game, no matter who was actually due up. A few weeks ago, commissioner Rob Manfred told The Varsity Podcast with John Ourand that this idea — this is nothing more than a loose concept at this point — gained “a little buzz” at a recent owners’ meeting.